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Kyprios retired after recurrence of old injury

Aidan O'Brien's dual Ascot Gold Cup winner Kyprios has been retired due to aggravating an old injury.

'X-rays and scans were all clean and we are very happy with him'

Kyprios 'sound' following Leopardstown injury worry

Aidan O'Brien has issued a positive bulletin on star stayer Kyprios following his Saval Beg Stakes victory at Leopardstown on Friday evening.

Racing • 17 May

Kyprios will be in contention to win a third Ascot Gold Cup next month

O'Brien concerned despite Kyprios' win at Leopardstown

Kyprios claimed a third victory in the Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes at Leopardstown, although trainer Aidan O'Brien expressed some concern about his star stayer's movement following the race.

Racing • 16 May

Kyprios is a hot favourite to give Aidan O'Brien a 10th win in the Ascot Gold Cup in June

Kyprios wins on seasonal reappearance at Navan

Kyprios returned to action with a workmanlike win in the Bar One Racing Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan.

Racing • 26 Apr

Ryan Moore and Kyprios coming home to win the 2024 Ascot Gold Cup

Kyprios set on familiar path towards Gold Cup defence

Kyprios will follow his tried and trusted route on the way to Royal Ascot, where he will bid to win the Gold Cup for a third time in June.

Racing • 25 Mar

Jim Crowley celebrates as Anmaat crosses the finish line

Ascot: 40-1 shot Anmaat claims Champions Stakes

Anmaat stunned the field to sweep to a surprise victory in the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot.

Racing • 19 Oct 24

Kyprios slams his rivals in the 2022 renewal of the Prix du Cadran

Cadran the plan for star stayer Kyprios

The Prix du Cadran appears the most likely next port of call for star stayer Kyprios.

Racing • 25 Sep 24

Kyprios has won his last five starts on the trot

Star stayer Kyprios regains Irish St Leger crown

Aidan O'Brien was not ruling out a tilt at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Kyprios after the popular stayer took back his crown in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger at the Curragh.

Racing • 15 Sep 24

O'Brien has Whistlejacket booked for Phoenix Stakes

Aidan O'Brien's Whistlejacket is all set for Group One action in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday.

Racing • 05 Aug 24

Kyprios looked a winner from a long way home in the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup

Kyprios produces convincing display in Goodwood Cup

Kyprios cemented his status as the best stayer in the land with a comprehensive victory in the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup.

Racing • 30 Jul 24

Ryan Moore and Kyprios take Gold at Ascot

Kyprios and Moore regain Gold crown at Royal Ascot

Kyprios turned the tables on his old rival Trawlerman to regain his crown in a pulsating renewal of the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

Racing • 20 Jun 24

Kyprios heads the market for the Gold Cup

Kyprios facing nine rivals in Gold Cup at Ascot

Kyprios will face nine rivals as he bids to regain his Gold Cup crown at Royal Ascot on Thursday.

Racing • 18 Jun 24

Ryan Moore riding Kyprios to victory at Longchamps in 2022

O'Brien all set to unleash staying big guns on Friday

Aidan O'Brien's Gold Cup plans will become clearer on Friday with both Kyprios and Tower Of London in action.

Racing • 16 May 24

Kyprios had a 20-length success in the Prix du Cadran despite drifting from a straight line

O'Brien considering options after Kyprios setback

Aidan O'Brien is considering Plan B for his staying challenge this term, with reigning champion Kyprios a major doubt to defend his Gold Cup title at Royal Ascot.

Racing • 27 Mar 23

Kyprios provided some drama in his Prix du Cadran success

Kyprios unhindered in Cadran cakewalk at Longchamp

Aidan O'Brien's Kyprios was a facile winner of the Group One Qatar Prix du Cadran at Longchamp.

Racing • 02 Oct 22

Kyprios held off Hamish at The Curragh Racecourse

Kyprios extends unbeaten run to take Irish St Leger

Kyprios underlined his status as king of the staying division as he extended his unbeaten record to five in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger at the Curragh.

Racing • 11 Sep 22